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It appears there's a bit of confusion here since the MSI GE66 Raider and the MSI Raider GE66 seem to be the same laptop, perhaps with different configurations. When purchasing a laptop, consider the specific specifications like the processor speed, RAM, storage type and capacity, graphics card, display quality, battery life, and build quality that fit your particular needs. For gaming or intensive tasks, look for a high-end graphics card and strong processing power, but be aware that these features can lead to shorter battery life and a heavier device. For everyday tasks, you can prioritize longer battery life and portability, which might mean compromising on raw performance. If your usage involves carrying the laptop around frequently, a lighter and more compact machine is important. The price will often increase with higher performance and better build quality, so balance your budget with the aspects of the laptop that are most critical to your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI GE66 Raider
- Excellent for engineering and design
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE66
- The MSI Raider GE66 has no clear advantages over the MSI GE66 Raider.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.2
8.4
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
347.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The MSI GE66 Raider has a better screen than the MSI Raider GE66 for engineering and design, and software development, while the MSI Raider GE66 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
When considering a laptop for general use, a clear and bright display with high resolution significantly enhances the experience, which the MSI GE66 Raider offers. For engineering and design, professionals require a screen that accurately represents a wide range of colors, and this laptop's ability to cover various color gamuts ensures precise visual work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, a high refresh rate is crucial to keep motion smooth, and this is an area where the MSI GE66 Raider falls short, potentially affecting fluidity during fast-paced activities.
Cost
$3,199
$2,499
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI GE66 Raider has a price of $3,199 and the MSI Raider GE66 costs $2,499.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.4
8.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
347.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI GE66 Raider and MSI Raider GE66 are both very good for general use.
The MSI GE66 Raider with its top-tier CPU and abundant RAM handles multitasking and demanding applications smoothly, which is crucial for general use, while its high-resolution screen offers excellent image quality. Though both the MSI GE66 and Raider GE66 share similar portability and battery life, the higher GPU and screen quality in the MSI GE66 Raider provide a slight edge for both general use and visually-intensive tasks.
Gaming and AI
8.6
8.5
9.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI GE66 Raider and MSI Raider GE66 are both very good for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
9.1
8.9
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
9.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI GE66 Raider to be excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Raider GE66 is very good.
The MSI GE66 Raider, with its higher-end CPU and GPU, is excellent for demanding engineering and design tasks due to better processing and graphics capabilities, while the MSI Raider GE66, though still powerful, has a slightly less capable CPU and GPU, making it very good but not as optimal for the most intensive applications. Both laptops offer ample RAM and high-quality screens, but the GE66 Raider's screen has a higher resolution, beneficial for detailed design work; however, both are similar in portability, keyboard, and speaker quality, with operating noise managed well by each.
Content Creation
8.4
8.3
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI GE66 Raider and MSI Raider GE66 are both very good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.4
8.0
9.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
9.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI GE66 Raider and MSI Raider GE66 are both very good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The MSI GE66 Raider has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE66 has 6 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Fair
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI GE66 Raider and MSI Raider GE66 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The MSI GE66 Raider and MSI Raider GE66 both have very good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI GE66 Raider | MSI Raider GE66 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,199 | $2,499 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.25 lbs | 5.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.09" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.51" | 10.51" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900HK | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 99 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 347 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 4 | 4 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Patrick Schüdzig | June 2022
"The MSI Raider GE66 12UHS notebook passes with flying colors. The GE66 is a high-end notebook with strong performance. The keyboard and trackpad are still very good and score well with precise inputs as well as high build quality. Thanks to a new liquid metal cooling solution, the Intel Core i9 12900HK brings a performance increase of around 50 percent over the predecessor's Intel Core i9 10980HK. The installed graphics card in our device delivers up to 30 percent higher frame rates than the RTX 2070 Super in the MSI GE66 10SFS."
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Patrick Schüdzig | June 2022
"The MSI Raider GE66 12UHS notebook passes with flying colors. The GE66 is a high-end notebook with strong performance. The keyboard and trackpad are still very good and score well with precise inputs as well as high build quality. Thanks to a new liquid metal cooling solution, the Intel Core i9 12900HK brings a performance increase of around 50 percent over the predecessor's Intel Core i9 10980HK. The installed graphics card in our device delivers up to 30 percent higher frame rates than the RTX 2070 Super in the MSI GE66 10SFS."
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About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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